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... 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections 2-24 2.7.3 Internal connectors 2-26 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-33 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-33 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up...
... 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections 2-24 2.7.3 Internal connectors 2-26 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-33 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-33 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up...
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... provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. These documents ...also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter ...
... provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. These documents ...also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter ...
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... tuning from 80MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment - Turbo Key - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - GPU Boost ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Power Solutions: - ASUS O.C. ASUS EPU - 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - P7H55D-M PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: -
... tuning from 80MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment - Turbo Key - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - GPU Boost ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Power Solutions: - ASUS O.C. ASUS EPU - 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - P7H55D-M PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: -
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P7H55D-M PRO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x HDMI Output 1 x DVI-D Output 1 x D-Sub Output 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x RJ45 ...pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 64 Mb Flash ROM, SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.5cm x ...
P7H55D-M PRO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x HDMI Output 1 x DVI-D Output 1 x D-Sub Output 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x RJ45 ...pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 64 Mb Flash ROM, SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.5cm x ...
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...20°C(36°F) Cooler - making temperatures cooler by the critical components to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to 20°C. ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The crystal-shaped heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC ..., which is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by different climate conditions in the incoming audio stream while recording. 1.3.7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to the other background noises then eliminates it in different geographic regions and ...
...20°C(36°F) Cooler - making temperatures cooler by the critical components to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to 20°C. ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The crystal-shaped heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC ..., which is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by different climate conditions in the incoming audio stream while recording. 1.3.7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to the other background noises then eliminates it in different geographic regions and ...
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... drive before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to page 3-35 for details. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 1-5 Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Q-DIMM enhances your BIOS only in the CMOS or a separate...
... drive before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to page 3-35 for details. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 1-5 Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Q-DIMM enhances your BIOS only in the CMOS or a separate...
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...chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for.... • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. For more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. Chapter 2...
...chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner for.... • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. For more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of a higher frequency with the same CAS latency. Chapter 2...
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...) DS - - CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C9Ver1.1(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - Timing Dimm(Bios) 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-20 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 ...- OCZ OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - A-DATA AX3U1600GB2G9-3G(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - Chapter 2 P7H55D-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part No. A-DATA AX3U1600XB2G7-FF(XMP...
...) DS - - CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C9Ver1.1(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - Timing Dimm(Bios) 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-20 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 ...- OCZ OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - A-DATA AX3U1600GB2G9-3G(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - Chapter 2 P7H55D-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part No. A-DATA AX3U1600XB2G7-FF(XMP...
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... Patriot PVS34G1333ELK Patriot PVT36G1333ELK Silicon Power SP001GBLTU1333S01 Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. K4B1G0846E - Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - DS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 - DS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 7 - DS MICRON 7VD22 7 -... SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Asint ELPIDA SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG PATRIOT NANYA S-POWER K4B1G0846E - J1108BASE-DJ-E - Chapter 2 P7H55D-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part...
... Patriot PVS34G1333ELK Patriot PVT36G1333ELK Silicon Power SP001GBLTU1333S01 Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. K4B1G0846E - Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - DS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 - DS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 7 - DS MICRON 7VD22 7 -... SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Asint ELPIDA SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG PATRIOT NANYA S-POWER K4B1G0846E - J1108BASE-DJ-E - Chapter 2 P7H55D-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for Intel CPU with integrated GPU (Clarkdale) Vendor Part...
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... hyper DIMM support function. • Based on the Intel® specification, you can only install one DIMM per channel only. Profile feature in BIOS. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1GB SS Asint DDRIII1208-AE - - •• 2GB DS Asint DDRIII1208-AE - -... Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Refer to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is subject to the physical characteristics of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-15
... hyper DIMM support function. • Based on the Intel® specification, you can only install one DIMM per channel only. Profile feature in BIOS. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1GB SS Asint DDRIII1208-AE - - •• 2GB DS Asint DDRIII1208-AE - -... Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Refer to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is subject to the physical characteristics of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-15
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Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to ... and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1. Ensure to Chapter 3 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to ... and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1. Ensure to Chapter 3 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the ..., never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the ..., never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system...
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...: Intel Pentium 2.8GHz DIMM: DDR3-1066 2GB Playback software - Note that DVI-D/HDMI dual output works in OS environment only and that during POST or BIOS setup, only DVI-D output is a configuration example for the system to return to its original setting or restart the system and press F8 to the...
...: Intel Pentium 2.8GHz DIMM: DDR3-1066 2GB Playback software - Note that DVI-D/HDMI dual output works in OS environment only and that during POST or BIOS setup, only DVI-D output is a configuration example for the system to return to its original setting or restart the system and press F8 to the...
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... to [HD Audio]. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; Chapter 2 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This...
... to [HD Audio]. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; Chapter 2 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This...
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... is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector...
... is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector...
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... all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord to section 3.7 Power Menu in Chapter 3. 2.9 Turning off . 3. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous...supplies, the system LED lights up for the first time 1. Refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. At power on the chain) c. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-33 Turn on self tests or POST. The system then runs the power-on the devices in the following order...
... all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord to section 3.7 Power Menu in Chapter 3. 2.9 Turning off . 3. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous...supplies, the system LED lights up for the first time 1. Refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. At power on the chain) c. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 2-33 Turn on self tests or POST. The system then runs the power-on the devices in the following order...
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... environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to boot. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-1 ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the future. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. Copy the original motherboard...
... environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to boot. ASUS P7H55D-M PRO 3-1 ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the future. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. Copy the original motherboard...
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... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the optical drive. 2. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the...
... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the optical drive. 2. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the...
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...ASUS P7H55D-M PRO P7H55DPRO Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Click Next. 4. Chapter 3 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS... from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network...
...ASUS P7H55D-M PRO P7H55DPRO Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Click Next. 4. Chapter 3 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS... from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network...
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... menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.10 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND 25X/Q64 Current ROM BOARD: P7H55D-M PRO VER: 0113 DATE: 11/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: .../End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. To update the BIOS using an OS-based utility. Before you to prevent system boot failure!
... menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.10 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND 25X/Q64 Current ROM BOARD: P7H55D-M PRO VER: 0113 DATE: 11/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: .../End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. To update the BIOS using an OS-based utility. Before you to prevent system boot failure!